BCG Daily Thursday 5th October 2017
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Features
Press clippings
Jason Manford: My nan prefers my singing to my comedy
When TV funnyman Jason Manford announced he was releasing an album of serious show tunes, it may have come as a surprise to fans of his comedy.
Paul Glynn, BBC, 5th October 2017Aberdeen Comedy Festival getting under way
The second Aberdeen Comedy Festival is getting under way.
BBC, 5th October 2017Lloyd Griffith on his rise to fame
Lloyd Griffith is the new co-host of SkySports show Soccer AM, and is currently making people laugh in all four corners of the country with his debut UK comedy tour in:Undated.
Jack Longstaff, The Grimsby Telegraph, 5th October 2017Comedians share their best one-liners
In Steve Best's new book Joker Face, stand-ups pick some of the funniest gags they've told. Here are 10 of our favourites.
The Guardian, 5th October 2017An expert's guide on how to master stand-up comedy
Stephen Rosenfield, founder of the American Comedy Institute, reveals how to make an audience laugh while using on-stage nerves to your advantage.
Stephen Rosenfield, The Guardian, 5th October 2017Review: Tamsin Greig & Martin Freeman in Labour Of Love
James Graham's new political comedy drama is astoundingly current.
John Nathan, Metro, 5th October 2017Live review: Graeme Of Thrones, Charing Cross Theatre
There must be a word for it. The sub-genre of stage comedies that are send-ups of big hits. There was Potted Potter, and now there is this, which takes its inspiration from another smash. It feels to me as if they are shamelessly clinging to the coat-tails of the original work. But if they can avoid any lawsuits and raise some laughs why stand in their way?
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 5th October 2017Shappi Khorsandi: I was groped at charity gig
Shappi Khorsandi has complained that she was groped by a charity worker as she hosted an awards gig last night.
Chortle, 5th October 2017Michael Palin on making Jabberwocky
"Crowds of tourists turned up to look at my bottom"
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 5th October 2017Red Dwarf XII episode 1 review: Cured
Available to watch now online ahead of its TV premiere next week, here's our spoiler-filled review of the Red Dwarf series 12 opener...
Mark Harrison, Den Of Geek, 5th October 2017Little Britain isn't so small-minded now
In saying that he wouldn't black up for Little Britain now, Lucas is an indicator of a society that's kinder than it was 10 years ago.
Ayesha Hazarika, The Guardian, 5th October 2017Amol Rajan accused of getting 'personal' by Tim Minchin
The One Show's stand-in presenter Amol Rajan managed to anger viewers tonight by being rude to a guest. The BBC's media editor clashed with comedian Tim Minchin during the early stages of the programme.
Kyle O'Sullivan, The Mirror, 5th October 2017Review: Labour Of Love, Noel Coward Theatre
Beautifully researched, the play never preaches as the characters are so real and enjoyable.
Paul T. Davies, BritishTheatre.com, 5th October 2017Review: Sarah Millican's book is champion
I do love a good autobiography and Sarah Millican's book How to be Champion combines autobiography with useful advice and even a cake recipe.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 5th October 2017Jack Whitehall's Travels sees the posh banter fly
The travel show gives a hilarious insight into the relationship between the comedian and his openly critical father Michael, and I'm already looking forward to the rest.
Ian Hyland, The Mirror, 5th October 2017Sarah Millican's "utterly terrifying" fan encounters
The TV comic has revealed she has been groped and watched while putting her bins out, leaving her with anxiety problems.
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 5th October 2017Videos
Podcasts
TV & radio
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 6 - Fly Me To The MoonThe girls create science projects for Experiment Friday. Jas transforms the art room into a spaceship to conduct an experiment into how teenage boys deal with being cooped up together on a long space voyage.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, JapanIn Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!
My Teenage Diary
Episode 1 - Ian Rankin SpecialIan Rankin reads from his teenage diaries and talks to host Rufus Hound about life growing up as a wannabe writer and punk rocker in Fife in the 1970s.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 6Alesha Dixon, Jon Richardson and Danny Baker team up to bust facts on this week's episode of Lee Mack's panel show. They're out to test whether music makes your kids more helpful and if elaborate celebrations during a penalty shoot-out can give your team a better chance of winning. Could these facts have met their match?
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 3, Episode 4 - Craig CharlesCraig discusses his long and varied career, his early start as performance poet on the Liverpool comedy circuit, iconic status as part of the enduring sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, and becoming a cast member of ITV's longest running soap, Coronation Street. He speaks openly about his headline grabbing addictions, his family life and his passion for soul music, which has seen him tour the world as a respected DJ.
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 4Cesc Fabregas, Charlotte Dujardin and Romesh Ranganathan join the regulars, with Jack Whitehall's mum is in the audience... and ready to embarrass her darling son.
Celebrity Juice
Series 18, Episode 4Keith Lemon is joined by regular team captain Fearne Cotton and guest captain Will Mellor. On the teams tonight are TV favourite Scarlett Moffatt, Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, Celebs Go Dating stars James 'Arg' Argent and Tom Read Wilson, and Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 3Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with actor and comedian Greg Davies. Stand-up from Desiree Burch.
The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
Episode 9Harry McEntire reads a new serialisation of the first 'Secret Diary' of Adrian Mole.
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 13 - Notting HillNick Helm bumps into Crazyhead star Susan Wokoma on the way to the same audition in Notting Hill.
Liam Williams - Ladhood
Series 2, Episode 1Liam anxiously awaits A-level results before trying to find his feet in a most alien of new environments, Cambridge University.
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 14 - GlasgowNick is joined by fellow stand-up Ed Gamble to sample some traditional Scottish delicacies including haggis, black pudding and cullen skink - and deep fried pizza.